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Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:27:29 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1It’s all about survival!http://carticulatemaps.com/its-all-about-survival/
http://carticulatemaps.com/its-all-about-survival/#commentsWed, 11 Feb 2015 14:27:29 +0000http://carticulatemaps.com/?p=39Any action in fear can prove to be adverse, but when you take the fear out of an act, it becomes an adventure. However, adventure presupposes precaution against any reason of fear and taking precaution in every step of an adventure is what we commonly call survival. Survival is that bare human instinct that keeps us alive. It has always been the reason for the existence of our race.

On a more microcosmic level, survival on an adventure like hunting requires certain precautionary equipment or a survival kit. A survival kit is a package of basic tools required as an aid to survive in an emergency. It consists of the basic essentials needed to protect a person from the hostile environment they may be exposed to. Preparedness is the key to adventure. Survival gear is the bare essentials to keep you prepared.

When you are packing a survival kit, there are various factors you must take into consideration. Most importantly is the location of your adventure and the kind of environment you will be exposed to. A survival kit varies according to the terrain and climate you will be traversing. A survival kit addresses the needs of first aid, water, shelter, navigation and signalling. All these needs vary from place to place.

Blankets, tube tents, water proof matches, petroleum jelly and cotton or even a solar spark lighter are basic requirements for shelter in a survival kit. A person must also ensure a fairly stocked canteen to keep you healthy throughout the adventure. For other health related purposes, one must also have a fully equipped first aid kit with bandages, adhesives, aspirins and a proper sunscreen to keep you prepared in case on an emergency.

For defensive purposes, there are a few tools one must always carry. When you are exposed to nature, you are in no man’s land, there are no laws, and your only defence is yourself. You must always be prepared for attack. One of the most important survival gears is a signalling device. There may be many impromptu make shift signalling devices, but a survival kit must contain a Distress Radio Beacon or an emergency beacon. The Personal Locator Beacon, the Emergency Locator Transmitter or the Emergency Position-Indication Radio Beacon are few tracking devices, which, in the event of being manually activated in an emergency distress situation, sends out distress signals. They are monitored worldwide and the location can be detected by non-geostationary satellites. Besides these, whistles, laser pointers and LED lights are also popularly used distress signals.

There are many tools one must carry to be prepared for any attack. Fixed blade knives or multitool knives like the Swiss army knives are highly recommended survival tools. Sturdy cords or 550 parachute cords to snare animals that may pose a threat towards you. A hatchet to cut wood for cooking or keeping you warm in the cold climate. A machete is also a popularly used tool in tropical regions to make way through thick rainforests and is also used for the procurement of food. Helmets and solar chargers are also recommended survival tools. A compass and a navigation device are also essential to ensure knowledge of your location. A venture into the sea requires other survival gear like a ladder, life jacket and even a sea anchor.

When out on an adventure, one must always be prepared with all necessary survival gear because, as Murphy’s Law suggests, – “Whatever can happen, will happen.”

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http://carticulatemaps.com/destinations-you-dont-want-to-miss/#commentsSun, 01 Feb 2015 23:40:12 +0000http://carticulatemaps.com/?p=30If you are a person who loves to travel or if your dream is to travel the world, then this write up is just for you! Travelling is just like reading a book. You get to experience new things, meet new people and most of all learn stuff that you have never even imagined. This article comprises of a list of the most famous and the best destinations of the world which you must visit at least once in a lifetime! You are guaranteed that you will not regret it.

Paris – When in Paris, you must absolutely visit the following places – the Eiffel Tower, the Musee d’Orsay, and the Louvre. However, even places like the Musée Rodin and the Musée de l’Orangerie and many other markets are a must. It will be a good idea to first draw up an itinerary of all the things that you would like to do in Paris. Set out a schedule for district-exploring, operation-attending, museum-touring etc. Group up with a set of friends and go sightseeing together!

London – This is a place which you should not miss. London is a beautiful blend of historical landmarks as well as modern day places. You will need a couple of days to tour the entire area. Watch out for the Tower of London, the British Museum, Portobello Road and Borough Market.

Maui- Maui is one of the greatest Hawaiian Islands that one could ever visit. It has great exotic beaches such as Kaihalulu, palatial resorts like Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and the lush terrain such as in the Iao Valley State Park will make you feel out of this world.

Ney York City – You will be amazed at Central Park, the Broadway shows and SoHo’s fantastic boutiques. During the night you can admire the glittering skyscrapers of Manhattan from the Empire State building!

Puerto Rico – You can enjoy yourself ay historical sites like El Morro which is located in Old San Juan. Even the bays at Culebra and Vieques are amazing. The Isla Verde and Santruce neighbourhoods in San Juan are great during the night.

Sydney – Sydney has a sunny and warm climate which is just ideal if you love beaches! Coogee and Bondi beaches draw a lot of people including tourists plus locals. You also cannot miss the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Rio de Janeiro – Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo are America’s most loved destinations. Apart from awesome weather, Christ the Redeemer statue which is located at Copacabana Beach is beautiful. Make sure go at the time of Rio’s carnival!

Bora Bora – Bora Bora has great lush green jungles that reach up to the skyline. The sands too in this place are just amazing, stretching themselves into upscale resorts. You might want to enjoy hiking at Mount Otemanu, or even admire the aquatic life at the Bora Bora Lagoonarium.

Barcelona – Though this place is most often identified for its football team, the city is great for medieval architecture in the Barri Gotic and also Gaudi’s creations at Parc Guell.

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http://carticulatemaps.com/some-tips-for-booking-cheap-flights/#commentsSat, 10 Jan 2015 23:18:32 +0000http://carticulatemaps.com/?p=23Need a vacation but don’t like to spend much on airfare? Well in that case, with some homework and little effort, you can save big on airfare. Read ahead, to know some tips on how you can get cheap airline tickets.

Buy Early

Booking tickets at the last resort, especially during peak travel periods can cost you a fortune. The ticket prices tend to rise as the departure date comes near. So if you are planning for a trip ahead, consider booking tickets from before. And if you are travelling internationally, consider making reservations even earlier, at least 4 to 6 months in advance, to get the best prices.

Quite often, if airlines fail to fill up their planes, they cut their prices. They offer great last minute deals, deals that can save up to 50% of the amount! Most airline companies offer newsletters that you can subscribe to get last-minute deals. Plus, you can also consider tuning to other websites to know about latest travel deals.
Shop Around

Never book the first fare you see, even if it sounds good! Begin you search by looking for other online travel providers that can be a good source for low fares. Scrutinizing these sites will give you an approx. idea about the flights travelling to your destinations, the current fares and if any restrictions might apply. Now once you know this info, you can directly log onto the airline’s website to check if those flights come at any cheaper rates. You may be surprised to know that some airlines offer best deals on their own websites and not on third party sites! Plus, do not forget to check for any current or upcoming promotions, sales or deals and subscribe to alert features that’ll inform you if the price drops.

What’s the right time to book?

Knowing the right time to finally book a ticket and stop tracking fares is the most challenging task. So what to do? Consider Bing Travel that’ll make fare predictions for particular destinations. Just submit your travel plans and it will advise you the right time to make a purchase, now or later. There are other websites too that you consider to track the fare graph, thereby making it easier for you to determine in which direction your fare is headed, thus allowing you to make a purchase at the right time.

Also remember that many airlines launch fare sales on particular days. You might want to know this info from before so that you can make most out of the opportunity.

Be flexible

You might not know that shifting to a later travelling date can make a significant difference in fares! So, in order to save more, be flexible in your options. If you happen to live near to more than one airport, make sure that while checking out fares, you consider the other one(s) too.

Consider this: you live closer to airport X as well as airport Y. Then, at some instances you might find a flight that costs about $20 less to destination X than to destination Y. What decision will you make now?

With some homework and little effort, you can really save big and end up saving hundreds of dollars while booking flights.

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http://carticulatemaps.com/car-rental-strategy/#commentsSat, 13 Dec 2014 23:40:30 +0000http://carticulatemaps.com/?p=33Car hire or car rental is an association that rents vehicles. They give the rental opportunity for a short period of time ranging from a few hours to a few weeks. The person, who does not own a car, can get several advantages from car rental agencies. A car rental service provider has several branches. So, it is very easy way to return the car to any branch. They are generally located near the busy city areas, airports and frequently arranged by a website permitting online reservations. Nowadays, modern car hire agencies offer additional attractive products like insurance, global positioning system (GPS) and even such things like mobile phones that are definitely beneficial to a customer.

Terms and Conditions

Though the conditions of car rental vary from one country to another and from one company to another, but there are usually some general conditions such as:

Commonly, the vehicle should be returned in the same condition it was rented in. If it surpasses the mileage limit then extra charge may be incurred.

Some companies restrict maximum and minimum age of drivers. The minimum age is 21 or 23.

Driver’s license must be needed.

Modern GPS technology restricts speed of the car.

Most car rental companies demand the use of credit card for paying additional charges like road tax etc. Some of them also require debit card for deposits.

Rental tips

There are some important car rental tips mentioned below:

Selecting a vehicle – First, the customer should decide what type of vehicle will be needed. The smallest car model is appropriate for saving money on rental rates and gas. A large sedan or SUV is available is good for travelling with children.

Car Booking – The customer should check several car rental companies and their websites before booking the cars. Then, they get an idea of available rates in the market.

Understanding Rentals – The customer should read carefully all terms and conditions of the car rental service provider before accepting it. They can ask any questions to the representative of the company.

True Cost – The customer should be careful of car rental hidden costs that include state and local taxes, airport surcharges, additional driver fees, insurance, fuel bills and drop-off charges.

Pickup Time – If the customers has personal auto insurance then they will be covered at least for collision damage. So, they should not have to buy the car rental company’s collision or loss damage waiver (CDW or LDW) insurance separately. They should also check the car lights, turn signals and the mileage odometer.

Returning The Car – The customers must be wary of prepaid gasoline plans. Always fill the tank before returning the vehicle.

Benefits of car rentals

The customer can get these following advantages by using these car rental services.

Most car rental agencies keep only the latest model automobiles that give good mileage.

Some rental agencies are able to provide customers with a 9 or 15 passengers van. So, travelling with a large group of friends or extended family is possible.

If the rented car breaks down during rental period, then the agency will provide another car at no charge.

Car rental agencies also offer certain special types of vehicles for special occasions.

Car rental agencies, as such, are very beneficial in many respects and provide a lot of attractive offers for their customers.